Stocking your Pantry

June 22, 2011 by
Leanne VogelJuly 16, 2015

I get so many questions about how I stock my pantry!
I guess you could say there is a bit of system behind it, so I figured I’d share the approach I use to ensure I have ample supplies in my home for many a healthful baking adventure.
For a handy dandy take-along of the below info, you can download the letter-sized pdf here.
Okay, let’s get to it!

Grains

I purchase my grains from local farmers. If you don’t have access to this sort of thing, and there are no bulk stores near your home, you could try ordering grains online through Amazon, or if you’re in Canada, Upaya Naturals is a great source.
My pantry is stocked with:

Quinoa

Buckwheat

Brown rice

Wild rice

Millet

Quinoa flakes

Uncontaminated oats

Amaranth

Pulses

Cooking your own pulses is always better (with a pressure cooker or soaked overnight + boiled). If that’s not an option, canned will have to do!
I generally stock up on:

Lentils

Black beans

Chickpeas

Pinto beans

Kidney beans

Nuts + Seeds

I store my nuts and seeds in 1L mason jars in the fridge to prevent them from going rancid.
The nuts and seeds I always have on hand include:

Sunflower seeds

Sesame seeds

Flax seed

Chia seed

Hemp seed

Pumpkin [pepita] seeds

Almonds

Cashews

Walnuts

Pecans

Coconut

Dried fruit

This is by far my favorite section in our pantry. I keep all of my dried fruit hidden away in dark plastic containers in the corner of the pantry. Why? Because Kevin hates dried fruit, so much so that he doesn’t even like looking at it. Some people are afraid of spiders, others, dried fruit. Go figure.
My all-time favorite dried fruits you’ll find in my pantry:

Raisins

Medjool dates

Prunes

Apricots

Condiments & baking supplies

This varies greatly on what your diet consists of. For me, I try to use the cleanest, most wholesome ingredients I can get.
I attempt to stick to a set list of baking items to make it easier for you guys to make my recipes. Nothing’s worse than having to go out and get a new product with each recipe you want to try!
I also have a set list of 4 favorite flours that I rotate to avoid sensitivities from popping up.
My favorites are:

Balsamic vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

Unrefined extra virgin coconut oil

Flax oil (keep in the fridge)

Sunflower oil

Extra virgin olive oil

Unpasteurized honey

Arrowroot powder

Gluten-free flours: almond, coconut, sorghum, and chickpea

Non-dairy milks like hemp, rice, soy, coconut and almond

Apple juice

Molasses

Palm/coconut sugar

White powdered stevia

Ground stevia leaf

Baking soda

Baking powder

Cacao powder

Vanilla extract or bean powder

Spices

Bouillon cubes [chicken, beef, vegetable, onion, whatever your preference. I like vegetable the best because it’s the most versatile!]

Extra goodies

Because we all need a little treat once in awhile!
We keep the following snacky things on hand all the times:

Mary’s Crackers (use as croutons on salad)

LARABARs

BBQ and Original Baked Kettle Chips

Perky’s Crunchy Flax cereal

Roasted, salted pistachio nuts

Gluten-free granola

Do’s

Use air-tight containers to store all of your foods in your pantry. It will keep things tidy and prevent foods from going stale. Also, it’s easy to see when something is running out. A couple of products I like to use to store my products are mason jars, pyrex, and crate & barrel containers.

Pick up 1 new spice every time you’re at the grocery store. That way you’re not spending loads of money on a whole collection, but picking away at it. My absolute essentials are: cinnamon, nutmeg, dill, oregano, and basil.

Store spices in air-tight containers too!

Keep a grocery list on the fridge. When you run out of a pantry item, write it down and pick it up next time you’re at the store.

Keep your pantry organized. Separate your foods into sections like baking supplies [flours, sugars, etc], pastas + grains, canned foods [this section should be small!], snacks [dried fruits + crackers], condiments. By keeping your items together it will be much easier to find things and you’ll actually be more willing to spend time in your kitchen!

Don’ts

Store chia, hemp, or flax in the pantry. Keep them in the fridge.

Think you need a fully stocked pantry right away! Pick away at it. Start with 1 grain, 1 pulse, 1-2 nuts and seeds, a couple of condiments, and work your way to a larger collection.

What essentials do you have in your pantry?Did you find this guide helpful?

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